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2. Gauge (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   Larger needles produce a smaller gauge (fewer stitches per inch) and smaller needles produce a larger gauge (more stitches per inch). If necessary, further adjustments can be made by subtly altering the pattern dimensions, e.g., shortening a vertically aligned pattern. Ribbing can also be used to "draw in" the fabric to the proper gauge.

3. Knitting needle - Wikipedia

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   Circular knitting needles in different lengths, materials and sizes, including plastic, aluminum, steel and nickel-plated brass. The first US patent for a circular needle was issued in 1918, although in Europe they may have been used a little earlier.

4. Knitting - Wikipedia

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   Smaller items, such as socks and hats, are usually knit in one piece on double-pointed needles or circular needles. Hats in particular can be started "top down" on double pointed needles with the increases added until the preferred size is achieved, switching to an appropriate circular needle when enough stitches have been added.

5. Birmingham gauge - Wikipedia

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   3 Sizes of hypodermic needles. 4 Sizes ... the lowest gauge number corresponding to the largest size of 0.500 inches (12.7 mm), to 36, the highest gauge number ...

6. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes). [1] Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn ...

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